Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer (AWDO-P15277) in Stoke-on-Trent)

AWD online; Hempstalls, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Job summary

AWD Online are seeking a Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer to design, implement and support high‑performance control systems for electrical applications across the UK. You will work closely with project teams, travelling to sites and delivering on-time solutions with robust PLC, HMI/SCADA and control design expertise.

The role requires experience with Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider or Siemens PLCs, plus HMI/SCADA tools like Wonderware or FactoryTalk View.

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial automation sector.
• Experience with PLC programming on major platforms.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software such as Wonderware or FactoryTalk View.
• Strong control system design and development skills.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Profibus or Modbus protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support control systems for electrical applications.
• Develop and support PLC solutions across multiple platforms.
• Create and maintain HMI/SCADA software solutions.
• Aid project teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Travel within the UK for on-site support.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Schneider

Siemens

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View

Ethernet/IP

Profibus

Modbus

Job description

Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer

Join a growing automation business delivering high-performance electrical control solutions across the UK and Europe. This opportunity suits someone with industrial automation experience and strong PLC, HMI/SCADA and control system design knowledge.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Systems Software Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Control Software Engineer

SALARY: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Overtime + Benefits

LOCATION: You can be based in either Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands or Deeside, Flintshire, Wales whichever site is closer to you.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

A varied engineering opportunity offers involvement in high-performance automation and electrical systems, with scope to improve efficiency and support innovative technologies.

The Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer will design, implement and support control systems while working closely with project teams to deliver effective solutions on time and within budget.

Working across office, manufacturing and customer sites, the Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer will apply PLC, HMI/SCADA and controls expertise to a range of electrical applications.

UK travel gives the Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer exposure to on-site activities and varied project environments.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer include:

• Control System Design and Development: Design, implement and support control systems for a variety of electrical applications
• PLC Programming: Develop and support PLC solutions using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens or equivalent platforms
• HMI/SCADA Solutions: Develop and support HMI/SCADA software using Wonderware, FactoryTalk View or equivalent systems
• Project Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to help deliver solutions effectively, on time and within budget
• On-Site Support: Travel across the UK to support on-site activities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Higher education qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Previous experience within the industrial automation sector
• Experience with PLC programming using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens or equivalent
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software such as Wonderware, FactoryTalk View or equivalent
• Demonstrated expertise in control system design and development
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus or equivalent
• Ability to confidently read electrical schematic diagrams
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate ideas clearly

DESIRABLE

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with canning lines used by organisations such as Ball Packaging, Ardagh, Sonoco or Crown

BENEFITS

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension